Health
All about cancer
According to the World Health Organization, around 10 million new cases of cancer are diagnosed around the world today. Lifestyle and diet can go a long way to preventing many forms of cancer and early detection also plays an important part in the successful treatment of cancers before they become too advanced.
Understanding cancer
The term 'cancer' comes from the Greek word for crab. The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates likened a spreading cancerous tumour to the shape of a crab's claw. Although our understanding of the disease has advanced dramatically since then, the description is still apt. an important feature of a cancers tumour is its ability to spread within the body.
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All about skin cancer
Skin cancer is the second most common form of cancer in the UK, and in recent years, the global incidence of skin cancer has increased.
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Female reproductive system cancer
Cancers of the female reproductive system are rare before 50, but regular screening is essential to catch them in the early stages.
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Male reproductive system cancer
Cancers of the male reproductive system can affect men from as young as 20, however most of these cancers don't occur until after 40.
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All about breast cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in the UK, with about 46,000 women developing it each year.
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Upper-body cancers
This section deals with cancers affecting the upper body, in particular the mouth, neck and nasal areas.
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Understanding lung cancer
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in the UK, with smoking causing about nine out of ten cases.
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Understanding leukaemia
The two main types of leukaemia are acute leukaemia, when symptoms develop rapidly, and chronic leukaemia, when symptoms can take years to develop.
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Abdominal cancers
This section covers cancers of the abdominal region including stomach, pancreatic and liver cancers.
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Lower-body cancers
This section covers cancers of the lower torso including kidney and colorectal cancers.
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Bone, blood and lymphatic cancers
This section covers cancers of the bones, blood and lymphatic systems, including multiple myeloma and lymphoma cancer.
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Cancer and nutrition
By eating a healthy, balanced diet emphasizing fruits, vegetables, whole grains and pulses, and maintaining a healthy...
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